Table 4 Comparative analysis for group one questions
From: Doctors in Chinese public hospitals: demonstration of their professional identities
Questions | Comparative analyses |
|---|---|
Doctors | |
Patients make better choices if involved in the treatment planning process | Doctors in surgical units were significantly more likely to agree to this question than doctors in internal medical units. Chi square = 27.700, df = 4, p < 0.0001. |
It is important to consult patients to achieve better treatment outcomes | Doctors in surgical units were significantly more likely to agree to this question than doctors in medical units. Chi square = 15.132, df = 4, p = 0.004. |
Patients | |
Doctor consulted you before diagnostic procedures | Patients at LWH were significantly more likely to agree to this question that patients at QFSH. Chi square = 33.807, df = 4, p < 0.0001. Patients in internal medical units were significantly more likely to agree to this question than patients in surgical units. Chi square = 18.026, df = 4, p = 0.001. |
Doctor consulted you before deciding treatment plans | Patients at LWH were significantly more likely to agree to this question than patients at QFSH. Chi square = 23.954, df = 4, p < 0.0001. |